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Neg Agmt PW 29-06-23 with Mound and Three Rivers Park District for Dakota Rail Regional Trail crossing improvements on Shoreline Drive (CSAH 15); amend budget (CP 2183500); (est recv $318,000)
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Resolution:
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BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Administrator be authorized to negotiate Agreement PW 29-06-23 with the City of Mound and the Three Rivers Park District (TRPD) for cost participation and maintenance responsibilities relating to the Dakota Rail Regional Trail crossing improvements on County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 15 (Shoreline Drive) at Auditors Road in the City of Mound, county project (CP) 2183500, at estimated county receivable of $318,000 ($265,000 capital, $53,000 operating); that the 2024 capital budget for Cost Participation and Partnerships 2019-2023 (CP 2183500) be increased by $265,000; that upon review and approval by the County Attorney’s Office, the Chair of the Board be authorized to sign the agreement on behalf of the county; and that the Controller be authorized to accept and disburse funds as directed.
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Background:
The Dakota Rail Regional Trail crosses Shoreline Drive in Mound. In 2021, the city conducted a study to identify opportunities to improve the trail crossing and collaborated with TRPD and the county. The county is leading the project to:
• realign the trail and restripe the roadway to improve sightlines for motorists and trail users,
• install rectangular rapid-flashing beacons at the trail crossing, and
• upgrade pedestrian ramps and add curb bumpouts and a pedestrian refuge.
The county began public engagement in 2023 through social media and a project website. The project team will continue communication with the community as the project transitions into construction this summer.
Funding for the project will come from CP 2183500 - Cost Participation and Partnerships 2019-2023, with expenses tracked in its associated subproject CP 2183547 - CSAH 15 Trl X-ing in Mound.
Current Request:
This request seeks authorization to negotiate and execute Agreement PW 29-06-23 with the City of Mound and TRPD for cost participation and maintenance responsibilities, at an estimated county receivable of $318,000 ($265,000 capital, $53,000 operating), CP 2183500.
Additionally, the request seeks authorization to adjust the 2024 capital budget for CP 2183500 - Cost Participation and Partnerships 2019-2023 to receive additional revenues in the amount of $265,000 ($132,500 from Mound and $132,500 from TRPD), increasing the total budget by the same amount.
Impacts/Outcomes:
This action supports the county’s Mobility 2040 goals, climate action, and disparity reduction efforts by improving accessibility, mobility, and safety for multimodal transportation users. The project will improve the Dakota Rail Regional Trail crossing for people walking, biking, and rolling.
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Recommendation from County Administrator: Recommend Approval